An inexpensive alternative to the store-bought variety. To check for color-fastness: test a bit of cleaner on an inconspicuous area of the carpet before...
Author: Fauve
I believe this originally came from Heloise. I always lose it so I thought posting it here was a good idea.
Author: Kimke
An economical laminate floor cleaner spray that you can make for pennies... and it gets your floors just as clean as that expensive cleaner they sell in...
Author: atlfitgirl
Make and share this Homemade Wood Furniture Polish recipe from Food.com.
Author: TishT
This method is nothing short of a miracle to clean kitchen hood filters. Non-toxic and cheap, cheap, cheap! The only problem you should have is finding...
Author: gailanng
Make and share this Homemade Air Freshener recipe from Food.com.
Author: Chelle_N
Make and share this All Purpose Floor Cleaner recipe from Food.com.
Author: TishT
Found this on a MYO cleaners website and love how cheap it is to make! It's so easy to make, too! I keep mine in a quart sized jar and it takes up so little...
Author: Jellyqueen
I stumbled across this recipe for making your own flower preservative on About.com today. TIPS: To keep your cut flowers fresh you need to give them water...
Author: Dreamer in Ontario
This is a quick, simple, and inexpesive way to freshen your home. No toxic chemicals, all natural recipe from another informative website.
Author: lauralie41
This is a modeling dough for children that can also be used to make Christmas ornaments. I found this one in a newpaper. I haven't tried it but it looks...
Author: _Pixie_
A wonderful holiday project to do with the young ones. Makes inedible, incredibly fragrant cinnamon "cookie" ornaments. These ornaments also work well...
Author: Fauve
Make and share this Super Drain Cleaner Recipe recipe from Food.com.
Author: JustaQT
I saw anonymous23's recipe posted today and thought I'd add my recipe also. I made this a long time ago and it does work.
Author: Charlotte J
This is from The Queen of Clean, out of her book called Talking Dirty with the Queen of Clean. It works really well, especially on wood that is dry or...
Author: That girl Mel
Make and share this Easy Homemade Microwave Cleaner recipe from Food.com.
Author: Charishma_Ramchanda
Got this recipe off a do it yourself site. It really works and is much cheaper than buying detergent at the store. Add a small amount of essential oil...
Author: TishT
I posted another homemade recipe for windshield cleaning fluid but that is for "most weather". This is the combination for those of you living in freezing...
Author: Penny Stettinius
We have cats and dogs and once a month I "treat" the house using this. I use mostly lavender and rosemary oil but also like lemongrass or peppermint. They...
Author: PetsRus
Make and share this Brass and Copper Cleaner recipe from Food.com.
Author: Audrey M
Environmentally friendly, no harsh chemicals! We tried the expensive cleaners and found our floors still looked streaky and dull. This homemade cleaner...
Author: Chelle_N
Beeswax furniture polish with its soft, satin shine is considered the ultimate in wood care. What a terrific polish! I surfed across the recipe online...
Author: txgammi
I made this all by myself and it works like a charm! This was actually put together last weekend when I was trying my hardest to clean my brother's bath...
Author: Charishma_Ramchanda
Make and share this Homemade Gel Air Freshener recipe from Food.com.
Author: The Daycare Lady
I'm posting this in response to a request. If my children were younger and we lived up north, you can be sure you'd find this on our lawn!
Author: SilentCricket
Make and share this Tile and Grout Cleaner recipe from Food.com.
Author: JustaQT
We had random mold spots in the shower on and off forever until I finally found a way to eliminate it forever. Once a week, and no more mold, forever!....
Author: OneEyeJack
Posted by request. Add 1 tablespoon of cornstarch for a ligher starch and 3 tablespoons for stiffer.
Author: Roosie
Ganked this one from the Monthly Cheapskate Newletter! It is from Judeen C. in Washington. I haven't tried this yet, but you can be sure I will!
Author: Amy - Ellies Mommie
Make and share this All Purpose Cleaner recipe from Food.com.
Author: Kelsinclair
This is so somple!! Use Waterless Hand Sanitizer: Purell, etc. It isn't the most economical so I don't reccomend it for everyday use but in a pinch it...
Author: Sully7
Make and share this Odor-be-gone Pet Urine Remover recipe from Food.com.
Author: txgammi
I love stupid, easy household tricks! I found that after using this method, the dust seems to settle and not fly around once disturbed....which makes clean...
Author: Abby Girl
I have not personally had to try this YET, but understand this works better than tomato juice for neutralizing the skunk solution. Use this first, as it...
Author: Claire de Luna
Make and share this Improve the Efficiency of Your Septic Tank recipe from Food.com.
Author: The Daycare Lady
Chemical-free! Because Pinesol and Mr. Clean make me gag. Add some essential oils (I like lavender) if you desire a prettier smell. From Vegetarian Times...
Author: Prose
A wonderful dirt cheap alternative to buying a $5 bottle of Febreze. This version is about 5 cents to make and the scent is much nicer too. I use it all...
Author: Loves2Teach
Why buy Pledge when 2 ingredients you probably have in your kitchen work just as well? From Vegetarian Times magazine.
Author: Prose
This is an easy and frugal way to make your own laundry soap. Try making your own scents using different scented soaps! This recipe orignally calls for...
Author: Pepper Monkey
This came from Karen Logan's "Clean House, Clean Planet". I mixed up a batch to try it one day and haven't used commercial all-purpose cleaners since....
Author: SaraStar
This stuff is wonderful! Very economical and perfect for people with sensitive skin/allergies or those who wish to "go green," and it really works! Soap...
Author: Prose
This simple formula will get your upholstered furniture clean quickly, gently, and for a fraction of the price you'd pay for a store-bought upholstery...
Author: txgammi
Make and share this Grandpa's Antacid Relief recipe from Food.com.
Author: The Daycare Lady
Organic food can get a little pricey if you are on a budget, but you can still eliminate a good bit of the harmful stuff from your fruits and veggies with...
Author: Charishma_Ramchanda
Make and share this Homemade Bleach Alternative(All Natural) recipe from Food.com.
Author: strangelittlebeast
I took ideas from a couple of recipes and made my own. This would be good for any scrubbing surface, yet avoids all the nasty chemicals in store bought...
Author: WI Cheesehead
Make and share this Christmas Tree Care recipe from Food.com.
Author: Crabbycakes